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scullion [ˈskʌljən] n
1. a mean or despicable person 2. Archaic a servant employed to do rough household work in a kitchen [from Old French escouillon cleaning cloth, from escouve a broom, from Latin scōpa a broom] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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he asked, when the scullion was brought before him. Perhaps, as Molly says, it may be in the kitchen; and truly I don't care my daughter should be a scullion wench; for, poor as I am, I am a gentlewoman. He sets his kingdom up to the best bidder, like some scullion farrier selling a glandered horse. |
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